{
  "id": 14567374,
  "title": "FG approves new grid to curb collapses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/fg-approves-new-grid-to-curb-collapses-14567374",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T00:16:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-approves-new-grid-to-curb-collapses/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved plans for the construction of a new Eastern-Western electricity grid to tackle recurring power grid collapses. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, announced this at the recent HBSAN energy conference in Lagos. He stated that the government will begin the procurement process for the projects, with Nigerians expected to notice the benefits within two to three years. Tegbe revealed that the government has initiated a technical audit nationwide to identify issues within the power sector and determine priorities.\n\nNigeria has been divided into three energy zones, with Lagos and the Abuja corridors prioritized due to their critical role in addressing more than half of the country's power issues. The minister emphasized that simply focusing on operational efficiency is insufficient; the grid must be expanded. President has approved the commencement of grid-building projects. Tegbe assured that the technical audit aims to pinpoint faults and identify which facilities necessitate urgent repair or replacement, ensuring interventions address the root causes of problems rather than funding the wrong equipment.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government has approved plans to build a new Eastern-Western electricity grid to address Nigeria’s recurring power grid collapses, an official Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-new-grid-to-curb-collapses/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FG approves new grid to curb collapses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/fg-approves-new-grid-to-curb-collapses",
        "published": "2026-10-15T00:00:58.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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